From the Publisher
Stemming from more than just a gynecological context, this book offers intimate and honest advice on the cumulative menopausal experience. VERDICT: Recommended for women over 40 or those looking for insight into women’s health.” — Library Journal
Menopause Confidential is real, witty, and greatly needed. Dr. Allmen takes the myth out of perimenopause and menopause. She is one of us and that’s powerful. This book will not be the next door stopper but the book that changes and saves women’s lives. — Michelle King Robson, Founder of HER Inc. (EmpowHER and SkinSAFE)
Dr. Tara Allmen offers sound, medically accurate advice with verve, aplomb, and an incredible sense of humor. Menopause Confidential is an overwhelming success. Every woman over forty should read it. — James A. Simon, MD, Clinical Professor at George Washington University, Women's Health & Research Consultants in Washington, DC
Dr. Allmen has a way of turning uncomfortable and awkward topics into informative action plans. I highly recommend this book, which will leave any reader more knowledgeable and with a feeling of empowerment and optimism. It’s a tremendous service to womankind. — Dr. Beverly Wendland, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins University
“As a midwife and women’s health care provider, I highly recommend this very humorous, well written and researched book to everyone. In addition, I think it should definitely be required reading for every nursing, medical and midwifery student early in their educational program.” — John Fassett, MS, CNM, RNP, California Pacific Medical Center, Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
Menopause Confidential is fun and informative, factual and entertaining. Dr. Allmen’s style is causal and engaging, making for a book that is simply hard to put down. Great gift for women marching toward mid-life — and their loved ones accompanying them. Highly recommended. — George F. Sawaya, MD, Professor Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco
George F. Sawaya
Menopause Confidential is fun and informative, factual and entertaining. Dr. Allmen’s style is causal and engaging, making for a book that is simply hard to put down. Great gift for women marching toward mid-life — and their loved ones accompanying them. Highly recommended.
Dr. Beverly Wendland
Dr. Allmen has a way of turning uncomfortable and awkward topics into informative action plans. I highly recommend this book, which will leave any reader more knowledgeable and with a feeling of empowerment and optimism. It’s a tremendous service to womankind.
Michelle King Robson
Menopause Confidential is real, witty, and greatly needed. Dr. Allmen takes the myth out of perimenopause and menopause. She is one of us and that’s powerful. This book will not be the next door stopper but the book that changes and saves women’s lives.
James A. Simon
Dr. Tara Allmen offers sound, medically accurate advice with verve, aplomb, and an incredible sense of humor. Menopause Confidential is an overwhelming success. Every woman over forty should read it.
John Fassett
As a midwife and women’s health care provider, I highly recommend this very humorous, well written and researched book to everyone. In addition, I think it should definitely be required reading for every nursing, medical and midwifery student early in their educational program.
Library Journal
09/15/2016
Board-certified gynecologist and nationally certified menopause practitioner Allmen offers a comprehensive health guide for women over 40. With an emphasis on perimenopause and menopause, the material covers an array of health concerns including mammograms, nutrition and weight gain, skincare, sex drive, sleeping patterns, hormone therapy, colonoscopies, and medication and treatment. The information is comprehensive, with the author providing necessary physiological background before addressing the particulars of menopause. While the presentation is scholarly and based on medical evidence, the author draws on personal stories, avoiding medical jargon and ultimately making it easy for readers to understand and identify with the content. Helpful suggestions about how women can talk to their doctors are also included. Stemming from more than just a gynecological context, this book offers intimate and honest advice on the cumulative menopausal experience. VERDICT Recommended for women over 40 or those looking for insight into women's health.—Carolann Curry, Mercer Univ. Lib., Macon, GA
